Godwits

Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica)

Godwits spend much of their time in Australia between September and April 'bulking up' on food in preparation for the long flight back to their breeding grounds in Alaska and Siberia. This individual has obviously eaten well!

Limosa lapponicaall rights reservedaustraliabartailed godwitbirdsmichael hanveynew south walesshorebirds